Month: February 2014

How to Love a Plateau and then Get Over It As a collective, we like steady progress. We like quick results. This is especially true when we think we’re doing everything right. So you’re working out? You’re eating better, right? You’ve given up nights of drinking, late-night snacks, and all the sugar in […]

Welcome to the 10-day Food for Thought series. This is day 10! I’ve been writing this series for the Illinois Region of Phi Theta Kappa to promote healthy, focused, and smart brains. Post # 10 is dedicated to getting better sleep by making better diet choices. Here’s what I’ve talked about so far in […]

Welcome to blogpost #9 in the 10-day Food for Thought series. I am writing this series for the Illinois Region of Phi Theta Kappa to promote healthy, focused, smart brains. Today’s post is focused on three critical nutrients that are required for brain communication. The Mighty Methylators Folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 […]

Welcome to the 10-day Food for Thought series. I am writing this series for the Illinois Region of Phi Theta Kappa to promote healthy, focused, smart brains. Post #8 is about what kind of protein you should eat, and why you need protein for brain function. You need Protein to make Neurotransmitters. Remember […]

Welcome to the 10-day Food for Thought series. I am writing this series for the Illinois Region of Phi Theta Kappa to promote healthy, focused, smart brains. Post #7 is all about getting your 5 to 9 servings of produce to detox your brain and body. Work your 5 to 9. There are […]